(POV-Shin)
"As you could see, our physical body is disposable. We can create a body as we wished to, reincarnate to another one, or reconfigure it. But the soul… I believe souls have the same blueprint. That blue print is the same to all existence."(Shira)
"That doesn't make any sense. If it does, what of us gods?"(Aphrodite)
"Indeed."(Athena)
"Mortal cannot be a god. But god can be a mortal. That notion doesn't make any sense either. Why is the first statement contradictory to the second? That is like saying one plus one is equal two but two is not equal to one plus one."(Shira)
(A/N: 1+1=2 but 2≠1+1? This is the statement Shira made which literally doesn't make sense on standard arithmetic)
All of us are speechless. Now that she mentioned it. Why did we not realized this? Athena trembled. Her face that is usually calm and collected is now have expression that is not accepting the theory.
"If that is truly the case… What makes us gods special…"(Athena)
"None. Though my theory is solid, I still have no proof and method how to elevate a mortal to god. It is still research in progress."(Shira)
She shrugged her shoulders.
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We left after surveying the hideout and decided to stay at the orphanage. Moroha got enthusiast on teaching the kids about wielding weapons and Shira also taught everyone basic academics. Yuni, Shuri, Arisa and Rika are cleaning around the house. Miharu is assisting Moroha. Aphrodite is teaching them social skills and etiquette. About Rin, Aisha, Hikari, and Athena-
"Aa-chan, are you sure on helping us?"(Rin)
"We can handle this Athena-sama. You can finish knitting."(Hikari)
"Art thou mocking me? One of mine divinities is female crafts. I will reiterate mine words in your terms. All girly skills for a wife, no one could beat me. Not even a godslayer."(Athena)
She puffed up her chest filled with pride. I have a bad feeling about this…
"She is saying she wants to cook for Shin-kun and have a contest with you, Rin-san."(Aisha)
"As expected of miko."(Athena)
"Shin-kun! You'll be our judge!! Don't run away!"(Rin)
I sighed and resigned to my fate. In the end, Rin won. I judged fairly. Consoling Athena after that is very hard. Well, I am satisfied since she acted cute that time.
"I have won but I don't feel I did…"(Rin)
"Rin-onee-chan is still ten steps ahead from us though?"(Miharu)
The whole two days peacefully passed like that.